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[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

@Charlot83688533 I also think it was interesting to learn about the PR team’s attempt to humanize the Matt Lauer case. It’s crazy how there is so much strategy that goes into these statements that the public has no idea of. #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

@sanjmuralidhara I agree that cancel culture is an ineffective way to make real change in people. I believe that instead of instantly shutting people out, we need to educate them and allow them some room to learn and grow from their mistakes. #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

The piece by Ott and Theunissen discusses how companies have responded to crisis situations in the media. I think the most important aspects of these responses are the company owning up to their wrongdoings and expressing their remorse. What do you guys think? #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

@CeelenElla I think the US could provide more information on the effectiveness of AI and what it has done for society thus far. Just like anything else that is relatively new, the public is going to be skeptical until they get real data/facts that back up its’ validity. #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

@EmiliaW91167202 I think there are many new platforms that will arise in coming years that will potentially change the way we view and receive news. I believe progressing technology will allow for people to get a more wholistic perception of certain issues. #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

The Washington post article discusses the ethical implications of the expanding use of AI. Do you guys think AI practices should be regulated by the government, or that companies should bare this responsibility? #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

I think it is interesting how PR can make or break someone’s reputation. Especially in the age of social media, we see influencers and celebrities under a microscope where any mess-up is widely publicized. However, a solid response/apology holds so much power. #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

@RethmanJenna I think a main limit on the influence of advertising are entities like money, time, motivation, etc... Even if an advertisement is well-constructed and convincing, if someone does not have the means to obtain the product/service, there is no way to persuade them. #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

@IsabellaCollis2 I agree! I think as consumers of media we don’t often look too far into the techniques used by PR professionals when they put out messages. A lot of their methods speak to our subconscious, so they can often induce a certain reaction from us without our notice. #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

@Tori52074247 I agree that companies should consider using the central route to persuade their audience. If they have enough belief in the importance of their product/service, this route can provide consumers with a lot more information which may persuade them more easily. #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

@mollietankenoff The same thing happens to me! I think there is an added level of persuasion to buy a product when it is promoted by people who are not payed to endorse it. That way you know it is an unbiased opinion and are getting a completely honest review of it. #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

The Forbes article discusses the difference between the central and peripheral route of persuasion. The central forms attitudes based on stimuli, while the peripheral focuses on users’ inferences based on the ad. Which route do you think companies should focus on? #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

@LogaLindsey I think as consumers we must remember that what the media shows us is not always 100% unbiased, and certain sources have intentions to create a stronger divide between political parties. We need to stay skeptical of the sources and content we view to combat this. #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

@annapetr01 A current day example of this could be how news containing more recent facts about Coronavirus does not reach some counties in the south, so they do not act appropriately in terms of what safety precautions they should be taking. #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

Not specifically asking about instances with sexual misconduct involved. Could also be cases of racial insensitivity, anti-Semitism, cultural appropriation, etc.

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

The PR News article about Matt Lauer questions if we can/should separate a public figure’s career accomplishments from their sexual misconduct. I think questions like this are very relevant in the age of “cancel culture” in the US. What’s your guys’ opinion? #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

@EmiliaW91167202 I think either journalism of affirmation or interest group journalism have the most damaging affects because they play into a cycle of confirmation bias and do not rely too heavily on facts. This also perpetuates filter bubbles and hostile media perceptions. #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

@CourtneyCharch1 I believe journalism of affirmation will continue to be used because it turns a large profit and builds a highly loyal audience. This model aims to please citizens and is not too concerned with accuracy or verification, so it has dangerous potential for US democracy. #UWJ201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

After reading chapter 3 from the book Blur, I realized I am not skeptical enough of the media I consume. I often accept what I see as factual without doing my own research or even evaluating the source. Are you guys guilty of this too? #uwj201 #321

[Nicole Perla @NicolePerla3]

@CourtneySpungin I think people’s’ increased of awareness of this phenomenon has made them more knowledge on what kinds of frames and signs to look for when consuming news. However, I also think it can make people see biases where there is none, hence the hostile media effect. #UWJ201 #321